Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Real Madrid in Thrilling EuroLeague Upset
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Real Madrid 102-98 in a dramatic EuroLeague game.
- Elijah Bryant had a career-high performance with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- Owner Ofer Yanai motivated the team with a speech about overcoming challenges.
- Bruno Caboclo impressed in his EuroLeague debut with perfect three-point shooting.
- The team has paused its search for a new guard to maintain stability.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured one of its most significant European victories, defeating Real Madrid 102-98 in a dramatic EuroLeague contest. The Israeli team built a lead exceeding 20 points, saw it evaporate, but ultimately pulled away again in the final quarter.
Key to the win was Elijah Bryant, who delivered a career-best performance with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists, achieving an index rating of 40. Bryant is reportedly aiming for MVP honors this season after being named to the All-EuroLeague First Team last year and is a strong candidate for Player of the Round.
Owner Ofer Yanai entered the locker room before the game, motivating the players by saying, "If a plumber managed to land a plane, you can beat Madrid." He acknowledged Real Madrid as a historically tough opponent, recalling their playoff series last season where Real won 3-1.
Following the game, Yanai spoke with Real Madrid coach Pedro Martinez, promising to meet again in the Final Four. The team expressed satisfaction with the coaching staff's ability to manage the game's momentum and with concluding the double-game week with two wins, despite a prior loss to Bayern Munich.
Bruno Caboclo also received praise for his EuroLeague debut with Hapoel Tel Aviv, scoring 5-for-5 from three-point range, a personal best in the competition. Meanwhile, owners Ofer Yanai, Gili Re'anan, and others have decided to pause their search for a new guard, aiming to provide stability to the team, meaning no new player is expected to join soon. Hapoel Tel Aviv is scheduled to play Ness Ziona in the Winner Cup semifinals on Saturday and will face Valencia in the EuroLeague on Thursday.
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